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Ellsworth Newsen-usMon, 23 Mar 2015 14:45:32 -0700http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)ECC Ag students earn National PAS honorshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/pas_national_honors.html
Eight students represented Ellsworth Community College proudly at the recent 2015 National Postsecondary Agricultural Student (PAS) Conference held in Boise, ID.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 14:22:00 -0800ECC Ag students earn National PAS honorsECC Ag students earn National PAS honorsECC Ag students earn National PAS honorsWinter, Kluesner named to 2015 All-Iowa Academic Teamhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/031115_all_iowa_academic_team.html
Melissa Winter of Hubbard and Samantha Kluesner of Iowa Falls, both sophomores at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, were among the top Iowa community college students honored at a March 4 ceremony in Des Moines. The two were named to the 2015 All-Iowa Academic Team, sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society for two-year colleges.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:12:00 -08002 ECC students named to 2015 All-Iowa Academic Team2 ECC students named to 2015 All-Iowa Academic Team2 ECC students named to 2015 All-Iowa Academic TeamToben and Johnson are heading to Germanyhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/031015_toben_johnson_to_germany.html
Ellsworth Community College sophomores Laura Toben of Parkersburg and Colin Johnson of Eldora are busy "cramming" for the experience of a lifetime ... they leave next week for separate two month agricultural work/study experiences in Germany. Toben and Johnson are recipients of the first-ever Todd Welden Memorial Scholarships, which are financially supporting their educational and cultural exchanges.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 08:07:00 -0800Ellsworth students heading to GermanyEllsworth students heading to GermanyEllsworth students heading to GermanyECC offers new "blended/hybrid" Medical Assisting programhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/030615_hybrid_medical_assisting_online.html
To meet the needs of adult students who are working or parenting while attending college, Ellsworth Community College will offer a new "blended/hybrid" Medical Assisting program starting in the fall. Students in the 11-month program will only have classes on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays ... the remainder of the classwork will be online.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:23:00 -0800ECC offers new “blended/hybrid” Medical Assisting programECC offers new “blended/hybrid” Medical Assisting programECC offers new “blended/hybrid” Medical Assisting programMelissa Payne co-authors compelling chapter on Racial Battle Fatiguehttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/030415_melissa_payne_authors_chapter.html
Melissa Payne, Developmental Math & English faculty member at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, has experienced Racial Battle Fatigue (RBF). Now, as co-author of a chapter in the recently published book "Racial Battle Fatigue: Insights from the Front Lines of Social Justice Advocacy," she is positioned on the front lines with those committed to educating others about RBF and, ultimately, eradicating the experience, even if it has to happen one relationship at a time.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 09:41:00 -0800Melissa Payne co-authors compelling chapter on Racial Battle FatigueMelissa Payne co-authors compelling chapter on Racial Battle FatigueMelissa Payne co-authors compelling chapter on Racial Battle FatigueEllsworth students earn state BPA honorshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/022715_bpa_state_honors.html
Two Ellsworth Community College students competed against other Iowa students at the state Business Professionals of America (BPA) Leadership Conference Feb. 23-24 in Des Moines, and both are now eligible to advance to the national competition.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:39:00 -0800ECC students earn BPA honorsECC students earn BPA honorsECC students earn BPA honorsECC invites the community to Diversity Night on Mar. 5http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/022715_diversity_night_mar5.html
<p>The ECC Diversity Committee invites the community to its 2015 Diversity Night on Thursday, Mar. 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gentle Student Center formal dining room. Topics may include mental health, living with disabilities, cultural awareness, sexual orientation, political/ideological conflicts, ethnicity, and more.</p>Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:37:03 -0800Cupid for hire on Valentine's Day!http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/021015_cupid_for_hire.html
The Ellsworth Community College Music Department is offering a special Valentine's Day opportunity for those in Iowa Falls. For a $10 donation, the ECC musicians will travel anywhere in town, any time of day or night, to sing a love song to your designated recipient. For a $20 donation, the Music Department's own Cupid will also be present in his gossamer wings and a diaper to deliver a Valentine's Day rose and a kiss as well!Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:14:00 +0000Cupid for hire on Valentine's Day!Cupid for hire on Valentine's Day!Cupid for hire on Valentine's Day!"Harlem Renaissance" performance comes to Ellsworthhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/021015_of_ebony_embers_harlem_renaissance.html
History buffs, theatre enthusiasts, fine arts fans and all others interested are invited to join Ellsworth Community College in welcoming Core Ensemble, which will perform a chamber music theatre work celebrating the Harlem Renaissance at 7 pm on Thursday, Feb. 19. The event is free and open to the public in ECC's Kruse Main Hall, Hamilton Auditorium.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 07:41:00 +0000Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of Harlem RenaissanceOf Ebony Embers: Vignettes of Harlem RenaissanceOf Ebony Embers: Vignettes of Harlem RenaissanceECC scholarship deadline is March 1http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/020915_mar1_scholarship_deadline.html
With several generous scholarships available (including some that cover nearly an entire year's worth of tuition and fees), the Ellsworth Community College student services staff reminds high school seniors and returning ECC students that the scholarship application deadline of March 1 is coming up quickly.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:28:00 +0000ECC Scholarship deadline is March 1ECC Scholarship deadline is March 1ECC Scholarship deadline is March 1YFU host families sought for Fall 2015http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/020915_yfu_host_families_sought.html
Ellsworth Community College will host at least two Youth for Understanding (YFU) international exchange students for the 2015-16 academic year, and Campus Coordinator Tina Ruch-Wesselmann is starting now to seek potential host families to ensure that the incoming YFU students' needs are met.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 06:54:00 +0000YFU Host Families sought for Fall 2015YFU Host Families sought for Fall 2015YFU Host Families sought for Fall 2015Ag students earn Iowa PAS honorshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/020915_iowa_pas_honors.html
Many students represented Ellsworth Community College proudly last week at the 2015 Iowa Postsecondary Agricultural Student (PAS) Spring Leadership Conference held at Honey Creek Lodge by Lake Rathbun. Several ECC students not only earned places at the top of competition, but also earned the privilege to attend the National PAS Conference in Boise, ID, in March.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 06:13:00 +0000ECC ag students earn Iowa PAS honorsECC ag students earn Iowa PAS honorsECC ag students earn Iowa PAS honorsECC Student Senators visit Iowa capitolhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/020414_capitol_visit.html
Six Ellsworth Community College Student Senators were among the students who visited with Iowa legislators last week when the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) hosted its annual Student Legislative Conference at the Capitol in Des Moines. The students met with elected officials and discussed Iowa community colleges and why they chose to attend Ellsworth.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:48:36 -0800Singers perform at Barlow Libraryhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/012915_singers_barlow_winterfest.html
This group of Ellsworth Community College vocalists performed a variety of winter-themed songs when the Robert W. Barlow Memorial Library held its Winter Fest celebration on Sunday. Jan. 25. With several young children in the audience, a highlight was their final number, "<em>Let It Go</em>" from the Disney movie <strong>Frozen</strong>.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:48:00 +0000Singers performSingers performSingersECC students, staff celebrate MLK Day of Servicehttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/012615_mlk_day.html
Faculty, staff and students at Ellsworth Community College celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19 with a guest speaker, group projects and community service activities.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:13:54 -0800ECC announces 2014 Fall Term Dean's Listhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/011414_fall_2014_deans_list.html
One hundred thirty-eight students have been named to the Fall 2014 (August to December) Dean's List at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average while attending ECC classes in Iowa Falls or online. Part-time students are not included on this list, and developmental courses do not count toward a student's GPA. The ECC faculty, administration and staff congratulate these students for their academic excellence.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:54:00 +0000Fall 2014 Dean's ListFall 2014 Dean's ListFall 2014 Dean's ListFive seniors accept ECC scholarshipshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/010515_five_scholarships_awarded.html
Five high school seniors, including two from Iowa Falls-Alden High School, have accepted scholarships to attend Ellsworth Community College in the fall.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:51:00 +0000ECC awards five scholarshipsECC awards five scholarshipsECC awards five scholarshipsStill time to register ... ECC Spring Term begins Jan. 12http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/123014_register_for_spring.html
There's still time to register for Spring Term classes, which begin Jan. 12 at Ellsworth Community College. The ECC Admissions Office staff will be back from the holiday break and ready to process registrations beginning at 8 am on Friday, Jan. 2.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:09:09 -0800ECC Horse Judging Team places at AQHA World Show http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/121914_aqha_world_show.html
The Ellsworth Community College Horse Judging Team earned 5<sup>th</sup> place in Reasons and 6<sup>th</sup> place Overall at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show on Nov. 20 in Oklahoma City, OK. Two members of the team also earned individual placings at the prestigious international competition.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:30:00 +0000AQHA World ShowAQHA World ShowAQHA World ShowKendra Pintar lands dream equine internshiphttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/121914_kendra_pintar.html
Ellsworth Community College sophomore Kendra Pintar of Hoffman Estates, IL, definitely made a U-turn in her career plans 18 months ago ... at age 22 she quit her job as a hairstylist, enrolled at ECC, and "moved to Iowa to play with horses." Now she's landed a dream internship with Royal Vista Southwest, one of the nation's premier equine reproduction/breeding facilities.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:35:00 +0000Kendra Pintar featureKendra Pintar featureKendra Pintar featureTodd Welden Memorial Scholarship lead gift of the 125th Continuing the Vision scholarship campaignhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/121614_continuing_the_vision_campaign.html
Ellsworth Community College has long focused on providing quality educational opportunities to students, and now those opportunities will not be limited to the campus in central Iowa due to a generous scholarship that is being established through the 125<sup>th</sup> Continuing the Vision Scholarship Campaign.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:49:00 -0800125th Continue the Vision Scholarship Campaign125th Continue the Vision Scholarship Campaign125th Continue the Vision Scholarship CampaignECC focuses on internationalizationhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/121514_internationalization.html
Iowans have bought in to the "Field of Dreams" concept that <strong><em>if you build it, they will come</em></strong>. At Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, the staff is building recruitment plans and support systems to enhance efforts to recruit and retain an increased number of international students. Why? Because it's a win-win for all those involved.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:03:00 -0800ECC internationalizationECC internationalizationECC internationalization5th annual Christmas Cabaret was a successhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/120814_christmas_cabaret_pix.html
The Ellsworth Community College Music Department's 5<sup>th</sup> annual Christmas Cabaret was another delightful blend of fine dining and musical entertainment to ring in the holiday season. Performances were by the ECC Men's Chorus, Flute Quintet, ECC Choir, Darryl Davis, ECC Saxophone Quartet, ECC Band, Riley Hahn, Brass Quintet, HarmonyUs, Violin Quartet, ECC Women's Chorus, Johannes Kockert and Jake Hladik, and Kortney Crosser.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:45:00 -08002014 Christmas Cabaret2014 Christmas Cabaret2014 Christmas CabaretECC Phi Theta Kappa inductees appreciate the PACEhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/120514_pace_feature.html
The average student will tell you that college life and studies can be stressful, and expensive. Imagine being a full-time college student AND a single parent of a 2-year old, or the parent of five kids (ages 9-2) with a husband on disability, or a single grandparent raising a 6-year-old granddaughter ... and then qualifying for the academic honor society! For three Ellsworth Community College students in these situations, the key to their success has been picking up the PACE.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:23:00 -0600Pathways for Academic Career Employment (PACE)Pathways for Academic Career Employment (PACE)Pathways for Academic Career Employment (PACE)ECC celebrates 85th annual Christmas Dinnerhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/2014_christmas_dinner.html
The 85<sup>th</sup> annual ECC Christmas Dinner was enjoyed by students, staff, retirees, alumni and community members on Dec. 4. ECC sophomore Kortney Crosser sang "Where are you, Christmas?" accompanied by Music Professor Anne Sherve-Ose. Sophomore Melissa Winter read the ECC Christmas Story.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:57:00 -08002014 ECC Christmas Dinner2014 ECC Christmas Dinner2014 ECC Christmas DinnerStudent says ECC precision ag is exceeding his expectationshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/112114_nick_babcock.html
For Nick Babcock of Galva, Ellsworth Community College is "all in the family." His cousin is an ECC graduate and the family business, Rod's Fertilizer & Sales, has provided on-the-job training for two ECC student interns. Nick is majoring in Precision Agriculture at ECC, and plans to work in the family business after he graduates.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 06:47:00 -0800Nick Babcock featureNick Babcock featureNick Babcock featureDr. Cindy Lin publishes classical piano CD albumhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/111314_lin_cdalbum.html
Dr. Cindy Lin of Ames, a concert pianist and recording artist, has recently published a CD album, <em>French Character Pieces</em>, with Centaur Records, one of the largest independent classical labels in the United States. Dr. Lin is an adjunct faculty member at Ellsworth Community College, as well as at Des Moines Area Community College in Boone.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:53:00 -0800Dr. Cindy Lin CDDr. Cindy Lin CDDr. Cindy Lin CDBecca Geitz received IVCCEA scholarshiphttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/111314_geitz_ivccea_scholarship.html
Ellsworth Community College freshman Becca Geitz of Iowa Falls is the recipient of the Iowa Valley Community College Education Association (IVCCEA) scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year. The $500 scholarship was presented to Becca by Joerg Rochlitzer, an ECC faculty member and IVCCEA member.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:03:00 -0800IVCCEA ScholarshipIVCCEA ScholarshipIVCCEA ScholarshipDiversity Committee produces "debunking stereotypes" videohttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/111314_debunking_stereotypes.html
The Ellsworth Community College Diversity Committee has spent the past few weeks talking with students about debunking stereotypes. The result of those conversations is a short video that features current ECC students identifying stereotypes and labels they've encountered and sharing the truth about themselves in hopes of eliminating those stereotypes. The video is now live on the College website at <a href="http://www.EllsworthCollege.com">www.EllsworthCollege.com</a>.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:33:00 -0800Debunking StereotypesDebunking StereotypesDebunking StereotypesECC Panthers invited to Dec. 7 bowl gamehttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/111114_bowl_announcement.html
It was announced by the NJCAA today that the Ellsworth Community College Panthers (3-7) will face 17<sup>th</sup> ranked Dakota College at Bottineau (8-2) in the opening game of the Graphic Edge Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. Kickoff is at 11 am.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:52:00 -0800bowl game invitebowl gamebowl gameECC Veterans Day ceremony http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/111114_veterans_day_photos.html
Ellsworth Community College hosted a Veterans Day ceremony today, honoring veterans among the College faculty, staff and student body, as well as community and alumni veterans. Guest speaker Col. Greg Hapgood of the U.S. Army National Guard shared inspiring remarks, the ECC Choir performed "Proud to be an American" by Lee Greenwood, and the 1<sup>st</sup> Infantry/Ghost Garrison gave a gun salute.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:45:00 -0800Veterans Day 2014Veterans Day 2014 photosVeterans Day 2014Cole Birchmier named to Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Teamhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/111014_birchmier_corn_cat.html
Ellsworth Community College freshman Cole Birchmier of Story City is one of 20 students named to the fourth Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT). Birchmier, an ECC Agriculture major, is the son of Dan and Kim Birchmier.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:04:00 -0800Iowa Corn CATIowa Corn CATIowa Corn Collegiate Advisory TeamVeterans Day ceremony is Nov. 11 at ECChttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/110614_veterans_day.html
Army Captain Katherine Barton, an Iowa native and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, will be the guest speaker at a brief Veterans Day ceremony hosted on Monday, Nov. 11, at noon by Ellsworth Community College. The public, and especially all area veterans and friends of the military, are invited to join ECC students, faculty and staff at noon in the lobby of Kruse Main Hall.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:34:00 -0800Veterans Day ceremonyVeterans Day ceremonyVeterans Day ceremonyHigh school students picture themselves at Ellsworthhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/110514_career_fair_photos.html
Hundreds of Central Iowa high school students participated in the recent Career Day at Ellsworth Community College. In addition to hearing an inspiring message from wrestling legend Dan Gable, students learned about several career areas and met with College faculty and Admissions staff. If you attended, see if you can find yourself in one of the photos on this page!Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:22:00 -08002014 Career Fair2014 Career Fair2014 Career FairEllsworth holds Transfer Fair for current studentshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/110514_transfer_fair_nov12.html
Ellsworth Community College will hold a Transfer Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 12, so currently-enrolled ECC students can meet with a variety of admissions representatives from baccalaureate colleges and universities in Iowa. The fair will be held in the Gentle Student Center cafeteria from 11 am to 1 pm; it is also open to the public.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:05:00 -0800ECC Transfer FairECC Transfer Fair is Nov. 12ECC Transfer FairECC Horse Judging Team fares well at AQHA Congresshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/103014_horse_judging_medals.html
The Ellsworth Community College Horse Judging Team earned 21 medals at the recent All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, OH. As participants in the Junior College Division, which included colleges from all across the nation, ECC Equine Faculty Member and Team Coach Megan Gogerty says this is the highest total medal count that she can recall an ECC Horse Judging Team ever earning.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 30 Oct 2014 13:07:00 -0700Horse Judging TeamHorse Judging TeamHorse Judging TeamSave the date for Dec. 5 ECC Christmas Cabarethttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/102314_christmas_cabaret_tickets.html
Tickets are now on sale in the Ellsworth Community College Music Department for the fifth annual ECC Christmas Cabaret. The 2014 Cabaret will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Dale Howard Family Activity Center café.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:56:00 -07002014 Christmas Cabaret2014 Christmas Cabaret2014 Christmas CabaretDr. Peter Jahr visits ECC/Iowa Fallshttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/102114_jahr_visits_ecc.html
<p>The public is invited to learn more about trade between the European Union and the United States during a presentation to be made Monday, Oct. 27, when Dr. Peter Jahr visits Ellsworth Community College and the Iowa Falls community. At 7 pm on Oct. 27, in partnership with the ECC Diversity Committee, Dr. Jahr will discuss the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) now being negotiated between the European Union and the United States. The TTIP aims to remove trade barriers in a wide range of economic sectors to make it easier to buy and sell goods and services between the EU and the USA.</p>Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:07:00 -0700Dr. Peter JahrDr. Peter JahrDr. Peter JahrWrestling legend Dan Gable to speak at ECC Career Dayhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/101714_gable_speaks_career_day.html
It has been announced that Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable will be the keynote speaker for Ellsworth Community College's annual Career Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 9 am to 1:30 pm in Iowa Falls. Area high school students are invited to participate through their high school guidance counseling office, where registration forms are available.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:17:00 -0700Dan Gable Dan GableDan GableMedical Assistants Recognition Week Celebrationhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/101714_medical_assisting_week.html
<p>Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls is gearing up to celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week, Oct. 20-24, as designated by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Medical assistants across the country will be recognized during this special week and honored on Medical Assistants Recognition Day, Oct. 22.</p>
<p class="BasicParagraph"> </p>Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 07:55:00 -0700Medical Assistant Recognition WeekMedical Assistant Recognition WeekMedical AssistingMedical Assistant Recognition WeekMedical Assistant Recognition WeekMedical Assistant Recognition WeekIowa scientists/educators issue Climate Statement 2014http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/101514_iowa_climate_statement.html
Iowans are experiencing real impacts from climate change, including heavier rains and increased flooding. Human health effects from climate change are just as real and are already being felt in Iowa, according to a statement released this week by a statewide group of 180 Iowa scientists. The fourth annual "Iowa Climate Statement 2014: Impacts on the Health of Iowans" is signed by science faculty and researchers from 38 Iowa colleges and universities, including Jim Cheaney, Associate Professor of Biology at Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:52:00 -0500Iowa Climate Statement 2014Iowa Climate Statement 2014Iowa Climate StatementECC inducts 18 into Phi Theta Kappa honor societyhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/101314_ptk_induction.html
The Alpha Iota Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Ellsworth Community College inducted 18 new members last weekend. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year colleges. To qualify for membership, students must be in a degree-seeking program with a cumulative 3.25 grade point average, and have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:56:00 -0700PTK InductionFall 2014 PTK InductionMary Weaver to discuss "The Edges of Truth" Oct. 20http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/101114_weaver_diversity_talk.html
<p>First she lived it, then she published a book about it, and now she's sharing her story with anyone who cares to listen. But Mary Weaver of Steamboat Rock maintains that "The Edges of Truth: The Mary Weaver Story" is really God's story.</p>
<p>The Ellsworth Community College Diversity Committee will host a talk by Mary Weaver on Monday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 pm in the Gentle Student Center, Formal Dining Room, on the ECC campus in Iowa Falls. Weaver is an Ellsworth graduate and is employed as the Executive Assistant for Finance in the ECC Business Office.</p>Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Sat, 11 Oct 2014 07:31:00 -0700Edges of TruthEdges of TruthMary Weaver, Edges of TruthECC to host hundreds for Oct. 29 Career Dayhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/100914_career_day_oct29.html
Area high school students are invited to attend Ellsworth Community College's annual Career Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 9 am to 1:30 pm in Iowa Falls. Invitations have been issued through the high school guidance counselors' offices, so high school students should check there for registration information and permission to attend.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 09 Oct 2014 09:18:00 -0700Career DayCareer Day 2012ECC named to 2015 Military Friendly® Schools List http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/092614_military_friendly.html
Ellsworth Community College announced this week that it has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:21:00 -0700Military Friendly School designationMilitary Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly SchoolDay of Silence will be observed Sept. 24http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/091914_day_of_silence.html
Ellsworth Community College students will observe a Day of Silence on Wednesday, Sept. 24, by wearing medical face masks. Their silence symbolically represents the silencing of individuals and groups who don't feel like they have a voice in today's society: abuse/violence victims, homeless and jobless individuals, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender individuals, those with addictions, those who suffer from depression or mental illness, immigrants, bullying victims ... the list is long.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:50:00 -0500Day of SilenceDay of SilenceDay of SilencePrecision Ag "takes the show on the road"http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/091914_precision_ag_neiowa.html
<p>The original plan was for a one-day event in northwest Iowa to teach high school students about careers and opportunities related to precision agriculture. Once Ellsworth Community College's Mobile Precision Ag Lab and several precision ag business partners signed on to participate, there was so much high school interest that the event was extended to four days.</p>Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:37:00 -0700Precision AgPrecision AgPrecision AgECC celebrates Social Concerns Dayhttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/091114_social_concerns_day_2014.html
Ellsworth Community College students participated in a Red Cross Blood Drive, experienced the Beer Goggles drinking simulation, and learned about a variety of Iowa Falls and Hardin County agencies and services during the 2014 Social Concerns Day held this week in the Dale Howard Activity Center.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:46:41 -0700ECC Social Concerns DayHeld Sept. 10, 2014ECC Precision Agriculture program gets $50K granthttp://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/090814_usda_precision_ag_grant.html
Ellsworth Community College has been awarded a federal USDA Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom (SPECA) grant of $49,993. The funds will enable ECC's Precision Agriculture program to provide high school and community college students with innovative technologies unique to the Midwest region.Robin Anctil <robin.anctil@iavalley.edu>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:56:00 -0700ECC Precision Agriculture program gets $50K grantEllsworth Community College has been awarded a federal USDA Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom (SPECA) grant of $49,993. The funds will enable ECC’s Precision Agriculture program to provide high school and community college students with innovative technologies unique to the Midwest region. USDA, Kevin ButtE-Club Quarterback Club meets Sept. 15http://www.iavalley.edu/ecc/ecc-news/09022014_eclub_quarterback_club_sept15.html
The first fall E-Club Quarterback Club meeting is Monday, Sept. 15, at Highland Golf Club in Iowa Falls. Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 pm, with a program by the ECC football coaches starting at 6.Michele Frost <michele.frost@iavalley.edu>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 06:09:34 -0700